LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
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April 6, 2021
Running USA Launches Race Director Magazine
(April 6, 2021) - Running USA, the non-profit trade association for the sport of road running, is excited to announce a new digital magazine for race directors. Race Director Magazine (RDM)’s first issue is now available for readers interested in the running industry to explore and enjoy. The first issue...
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April 5, 2021
London Marathon organisers to host COVID-19 test event for UK Government
London Marathon Events (LME) is set to host the Reunion 10K as the UK Government aims to gather scientific data on holding mass participation events during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event on April 24 and 25 will be one of the pilots in the Events Research Programme, and is planned...
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April 3, 2021
Life Time Introduces The ‘Rad Dirt Fest, a New Gravel Bike and Trail Run Event in Trinidad, Colorado
TRINIDAD, Colo., April 3, 2021— As off-road endurance events continue to gain popularity throughout the country, Life Time is excited to announce The ‘Rad Dirt Fest, a new off-road cycle and trail run event based in Trinidad, Colo. The ‘Rad marks the newest event conceptualized by the Life Time Events...
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April 2, 2021
It’s Time to Mash It Up: Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Club Mixes It Up This April
TAMPA, Fla. (April 2, 2021) –The Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Club™ (VRC™) is hitting the virtual pavement this April with the Mashup theme, and who doesn’t love a good mashup to jam out to on their runs? Throughout April, participants will be able to mash-it-up with one week...
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April 1, 2021
Chinese runners applaud marathon race’s termination of partnership with ASICS
Chinese runners applauded the suspension of a partnership between a domestic marathon race organizer and Japanese sportswear company ASICS, which has caused outrage among the Chinese public for its double-crossing move on the Xinjiang cotton issue. Global Times
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April 1, 2021
Groundbreaking SuperStarch Energy Now Available in Pre-Mixed Pouches
(Woodbridge, CT) The UCAN Company is launching an extraordinary innovation in sports fueling called UCAN Edge. It is the first and only SuperStarch-based energy product in a portable pouch. UCAN Edge delivers peak athletic performance without compromising your health and metabolic fitness, all in a convenient format. “I’ve used Edge...
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April 1, 2021
Epic Adventurers, Endurance Athletes Invited To Apply for Punch Gunk’s Go Get It Grant Program
LOS ANGELES – Punch Gunk, the award-winning performance therapeutics company shaking up the pain relief and workout recovery industry, announced today that applications are now open for their Go Get It Grant Program. Athletes and teams in need of a financial assistant for upcoming athletic endeavors can apply for amounts...
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April 1, 2021
2021 Austin Half Marathon Seeks Local Bands to Provide On-Course Music
AUSTIN, Texas, April 1st, 2021 -- The Ascension Seton Austin Half Marathon presented by Under Armour invites local bands to join the race-day excitement and perform live music on the 13.1-mile course. Local musicians have provided energy and the sounds of Austin for years to runners on course. Runners from...
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March 31, 2021
Hyland’s Powered Announces 2021 Ambassador Lineup
LOS ANGELES – March 31, 2021 – Hyland’s, a century-old leader in creating products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, is proud to announce its 2021 Hyland’s Powered Ambassador Team. The Hyland’s Powered team includes 85 marathoners, ultrarunners, triathletes and cyclists from 27 states who will represent the brand at high-profile events...
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March 31, 2021
5 people who showed why you shouldn’t lie on Strava
In case you need more convincing that cheating on Strava isn’t a good call, here are five times users posted false or misleading workout data (on purpose or by accident) and got caught right away. Canadian Running Magazine
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March 31, 2021
San Diego Supporters Petition for Return of Fun Runs, Marathons, Cycling Events
State COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact endurance events. Now event planners push state leaders with online petition. NBC
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March 31, 2021
MYLAPS and IRONMAN Europe partner up to enhance race experience
Haarlem/Frankfurt - MYLAPS Sports Timing and IRONMAN Europe announce a 3-year agreement to enhance the race experience for more than 75,000 triathletes. The participants of most IRONMAN races (around 30 events per year) across Europe will be ensured of the latest developments in timekeeping. Many IRONMAN race directors and participants...
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March 31, 2021
BibRave Expands Marketing Partnership with Knockaround
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, has expanded its marketing services with Knockaround, the original affordable and stylish sunglasses company based in San Diego. What started as a product-seed and promotional arrangement has blossomed into a full-fledged agency relationship and multi-facetted partnership. Building upon...
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March 31, 2021
GOAL Foundation Extends Partnership with haku to Drive Memorable Experiences for the Greater Ogden Community
With the pandemic continuing to shift the event landscape, many organizations have begun to envision what the endurance event industry might look like in the next few years. The ability to offer superior customer service, transform insights into action, create unforgettable participant experiences, and foster engaged communities through loyalty- building...
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March 31, 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup Reports Growth at the Close of Q1 2021
Moorestown, NJ – After a challenging year for endurance events and nonprofits, GiveSignup | RunSignup closes Q1 of 2021 with encouraging signs of market expansion. Total transactions on the platform in March 2021 were just short of the transactions from March 2019, despite the continued absence of many large endurance...
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March 30, 2021
USA Triathlon Foundation Announces Recipients of $59,250 in Additional COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), today announced the 27 recipients of nearly $60,000 in grant funding through the second round of the USA Triathlon Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fund was established last April to support multisport community members...
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March 30, 2021
British marathoner wore blacked-out Nike Vaporflys in Olympic Trials win
On Running-sponsored Chris Thompson wore a pair of Nike's super shoes to qualify for the Tokyo Games...and On Running knew about it. Canadian Running
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March 30, 2021
Altra Partners with &Mother for Virtual Mother’s Day 5K Race on May 9
Denver, Colo. (March 30, 2021) –Altra, an innovator in the performance footwear category, is partnering with &Motherfor a Mother’s Day virtual 5K to support its mission to break the barriers that limit a woman’s abilityto thrive as a mother and in their career. This Mother’s Day, May 9, women and...
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March 30, 2021
Healthy Kids Running Series Secures Lidl US as East Coast Sponsor
Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) announced today that Lidl US, the fast growing and top ranked U.S. grocer, will become an official east coast sponsor for the 2021 spring and fall race seasons. The partnership will support more than 17,000 kids in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, DC,...
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March 30, 2021
HOKA ONE ONE® x Cotopaxi® Empowers All Athletes to Explore the Trails
(Salt Lake City, Utah and Goleta, Calif.), Mar. 30, 2021 – Outdoor and B Corp brand Cotopaxi® and leading footwear brand HOKA ONE ONE®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), have joined forces to launch a colorful collaboration featuring limited-edition riffs on two signature styles. Born out of a...
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March 30, 2021
Austin Marathon Adds Siete Family Foods as Partner
AUSTIN, Texas, March 30, 2021 -- Leading up to the 2021 Austin Half Marathon, Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour is excited to announce its partnership with locally owned and operated Siete Family Foods. The Austin-based company, which has quickly become the leading health-conscious Mexican-American food brand on...
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March 30, 2021
RunSignup Launches New and Improved RaceDay Check-In App
March 30, 2021 – Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup announces the launch of its new and improved RaceDay Check-In mobile application for efficient race day processing of participants. Available for Android and iOS devices, the new release of the free RaceDay Check-In app offers core functionality improvements, simplified user...
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March 30, 2021
Austin Marathon’s KXAN Simple Health 5K Sells Out Quickly
AUSTIN, Texas, March 30, 2021 -- The KXAN Simple Health 5K benefitting Paramount Theatre has sold out and registration is closed. The Austin Half Marathon, owned and produced by High Five Events, is also expected to sell out before race weekend. Both the 5K and the Ascension Seton Austin Half...
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March 30, 2021
Dr. Andy Pruitt Joins Fast Talk Laboratories
March 30, 2021 – Boulder, Colorado, USA – Fast Talk Laboratories, the new sport science community and virtual performance center, welcomes Andrew Pruitt, EdD to its roster of experts as Director of Sports Medicine. Dr. Pruitt is a world-leading expert in sports medicine, overuse injuries, and bike fit. Bringing over...
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March 29, 2021
US Trail Running Conference Webinar provides actionable steps to grow trail communities
Estes Park, CO – The third webinar in a nine-webinar series introduced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted on Thursday, March 25. The session subject: Growing Your Trail Running Community featured four industry leaders that have been successful in...